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Flames return Hunter Shinkaruk to Stockton Heat

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Hunter Shinkaruk #49 of the Calgary Flames skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on November 28, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28:  Hunter Shinkaruk #49 of the Calgary Flames skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on November 28, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Oh, Hunter, we hardly knew ye.

At least to start this season, that was especially true. When injuries hit the Flames, they recalled Hunter Shinkaruk. He played seven of a possible 16 games, averaging just 10:35 in ice time over their course. He scored one assist while he was up, and that was about it.